reSIDue may look like a bunch of numbers but there’s not all that much to it really. There’s some key points that will help you start your C64 SID sound design adventure.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Installation
- Getting Started
- Interface Overview
- Voice Control System
- Wavetable System
- Patch Management
- Settings and Configuration
- MIDI Integration
- Tips and Best Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix
Introduction
reSIDue is a professional audio plugin that faithfully emulates the legendary Commodore 64 SID sound chip, featuring both the original MOS 6581 and newer MOS 8580 models. Beyond authentic SID emulation, reSIDue features an advanced wavetable system that allows you to create complex, evolving sounds through step-based automation of all SID registers.
Key Features
- Authentic SID Emulation: Powered by the renowned reSID library with MOS 6581 and MOS 8580 chip model support
- Real-time Chip Model Switching: Switch between original SID (MOS 6581) and newer SID (MOS 8580) with register state preservation
- 3 Independent Voices: Full multi-voice programming like the original C64
- Advanced Wavetable System: 1000 tables per register type with professional editing tools
- MIDI Channel Filtering: Per-voice MIDI channel assignment for complex setups
- Professional Patch Management: Complete preset system with export/import capabilities and chip model persistence
- Cross-Platform: Available as Standalone application and VST3 plugin